The Wholly Unsurprising Fate Of Roe V. Wade

Here’s the truth about abortions. A quarter of women never had an abortion before they needed to get an abortion.

AG Ford Warns Against ‘Sense Of Complacency' On Abortion Protections

State law guarantees access to abortion, but could be undone by federal bans, future officials.

Trump-Endorsed Candidates Snubbed & Drubbed At NVGOP Convention

Instead of endorsing the Big Names, convention attendees overwhelmingly supported Sam Brown for Senate, and Joey Gilbert for governor.

Conservation Through A Political Lens: What Wildlife Management In Africa And Nevada Have In Common

Key issues in Nevada concern representation on the bodies that shape the state's wildlife policy.

Open Seat On LV Justice Court Draws Four Candidates

A former Family Court judge, two private attorneys and a public defender are vying to become Las Vegas Justice of the Peace in Department 6.

Jan. 6 Panel Asks Three GOP Members Of The U.S. House To Cooperate In Probe

“As we work to provide answers to the American people about that day, we consider it a patriotic duty for all witnesses to cooperate.”

‘Abortion Will Remain A Right In Nevada'

If Nevada had a governor and a majority of state legislators who wanted to repeal that right, the elected officials would not be able to.

Southern Nevada Health District's 27% Fee Hike Advances

Businesses warn of dire consequences.

Florida Gave Voting Rights To People With Felony Convictions. Now Some Face Charges For Voting.

The case is one of the first of its kind since Florida ended the Jim Crow-era voting policy that disproportionately affected Black citizens.

Biden Asks Congress For $33 Billion For Ukraine Aid, Pleads Again For COVID Funds

Biden also asked for the federal government to sell off assets seized from sanctioned Russians to help fund the Ukrainian war effort.

U.S. To Lend And Lease Military Supplies To Ukraine Under Bill Cleared By Congress

The framework of a World War II-era program allows the federal government to provide military and humanitarian aid.

How Race And Religion Have Always Played A Role In Who Gets Refuge In The U.S.

The different treatment of Ukrainian versus Central American, African, Haitian and other asylum seekers has prompted criticism

U.S. Interior Secretary To Promote Big Spending Jump For Tribal, Climate Programs

The department also continues to work on its initiative to protect 30% of lands and waters by the end of the decade.

Trump Backs Lombardo For Nevada Governor

“Joe Lombardo is the leader Nevada needs, and he has my complete and total endorsement for governor!”

State Starts Reviewing Applications For Half-Billion Dollar Affordable Housing Initiative

Nevada lacks more than 105,000 affordable housing units.

Las Vegans At Laxalt Rally Split Over Trump And DeSantis For President

“DeSantis is a great leader. He’s my number one governor for America right now.”

Biden Issues First Pardons And Sentencing Commutations Of His Presidency

Of that list, three were pardons and 75 were commutations.

Prosecutor And Public Defender Challenge Veteran Judge In LV Justice Court

A three-way battle for Las Vegas Justice Court Department 9.

The Far-Right's Repulsive ‘Groomer' Attack Is A Clarion Call For Violence

Michigan state Sen. Lana Theis used her invocation on the Senate dais to launch a political tirade.

$715 Million: LVMPD To Request 8% Increase In Budget, But No New Officers

In a letter accompanying the budget request, Sheriff Joe Lombardo acknowledged that the request is “considerably larger than recent years.”

As Nevadans Urge Biden To Stay The Course, A Judge Temporarily Stops Him From Ending Title 42

Sisolak warned that rolling back Title 42 without a detailed plan would “create chaos” and spark a humanitarian crisis.

The Republican Hive Mind

It wasn’t long after January 6 before all, or nearly all, the Republican drones dutifully returned to their Trump hive.

Clarence Thomas And His Wife's Text Messages Highlight Missing Ethics Rules At The Supreme Court

Judges cannot “allow family, social, political, financial, or other relationships to influence judicial conduct or judgment.”

Sisolak Joins Cortez Masto To Push Back Against Biden Immigration Move

Gov. Sisolak sent a letter to Biden warning that rolling back Title 42 without a detailed plan in place would “create chaos”.

Library District, Nonprofits Use ARPA Funds To Provide Phones To Help Clients Exit Homelessness

The Cell Phone Lending Program could help those living on the streets access services, housing.

States Rush To Revise Their Abortion Laws As A Major U.S. Supreme Court Decision Nears

In total, 23 states now have laws on their books that would clamp down on abortion access should the U.S. Supreme Court rewrite abortion law

3 Big Reasons Why The Biden Climate Agenda Is Floundering

Another setback for a presidential climate plan that was once seen as historically ambitious.

Uncertainty Over Pandemic, Inflation, Ukraine Cloud Economic Outlook

Economists at UNLV predict Nevada’s economy will remain in recovery mode for the remainder of the year.

HHS Secretary Hears Report On Southern Nevada Homelessness From Nonprofit

“Last week, we had 400. These are families intact with both parents involved.”

Dems Need To Quit Hand-Wringing And ‘Talk About What We Did Get Done,' Titus Says

There are still ways to maintain freedoms women obtained over decades in a divided Congress, including the right to abortion.

County May Raise Smog Check Fees To Help Repair, Replace ‘Classic' Cars

Officials estimate some 30,000 vehicles in Nevada have classic plates, but lack data on how many are legitimately categorized as such.

Department Of Interior Announces Funding Opportunity For Tribal Communities To Address Climate Change

“Indigenous communities are facing climate-related challenges that pose existential threats to Tribal economies, livelihood and lives.”

Jim Marchant Promises To Strangle Democracy AND Lower The Price Of Gas

Jim Marchant is running to be Nevada’s secretary of state.

Federal Judge In Florida Throws Out National Mask Mandate For Travelers

A Biden administration official said that agencies are reviewing the decision and potential next steps. “In the meantime, today's court ...

Senate Dems Turn To Prescription Drug Reform Bill, But Will Need GOP Support

However quickly Senate Democrats act, the legislation will still need the support from 10 Senate Republicans.

Lombardo Skates On The GOP's Hard-Right Edge In Primary

Should he succeed, can Lombardo make his way back toward the center, where much of the general electorate resides?

Four Nevada Counties To Hear Election Proposals Spurred By False Election Fraud Claims

Lyon, Lincoln, Elko and Esmeralda county commissions have all scheduled to hear proposals at upcoming meetings next week.

What If The Government Filled Out Your Tax Form For You?

It’s possible, says finance prof — but probably won’t happen here.

Cortez Masto Working On Tax Credits For Battery, Rare Earth Industries

More domestic production of lithium, nickel, cobalt and rare earth minerals would be needed to increase use of electric vehicles.

November's Election Could Yet Again Mean Trouble For The Affordable Care Act

Recent comments from Republicans are raising questions about its fate if Democrats lose the Senate following the November midterm elections.